• UniSC Clinical Trials, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level 7, $99, 285- $108, 534 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, 3 years Fixed-term appointment

The Opportunity

UniSC has established a world class Clinical Trials business unit which builds the region’s collective clinical research capacity and delivers innovative and regionally relevant research in consultation with key stakeholders, including local healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical executives, and other key thought leaders.

For more information about UniSC Clinical Trials, please visit UniSC Clinical Trials

In this role you will provide leadership and guidance of assigned clinical trial teams to ensure all clinical trials are conducted in accordance with the appropriate quality standards including ICH/GCP, UniSC CT SOPs, and applicable regulations, rules and guidance. The position of Senior CTC autonomously performs diverse high-level trial coordination duties requiring independent analysis, problem solving, sound judgement, innovation, and extensive knowledge of clinical research procedures to achieve assigned objectives.

You will

• Provide high-level clinical research expertise to manage the conduct of assigned research studies from study start-up through to close-out and archiving;
• Lead allocated and multiple clinical trials simultaneously, and supervise of assigned project teams including Clinical Trial Coordinators and Investigators;
• Utilise expert knowledge to provide solutions to complex problems that impact the timely and accurate conduct of designated clinical trials;
• Serve as the liaison with the sponsor and third-party vendors for assigned studies; and
• Make high-level contributions to the planning, management and effective implementation of continuous improvement activities relating to relevant practices, protocols, quality assurance standards and customer service excellence.

About you

As an experienced and innovative clinical trials leader, you bring exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to the table. Your adaptability shines as you thrive both independently and within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team. Moreover, you'll demonstrate proficiency in high-level computing skills, excelling in databases, clinical trial electronic data entry, word processing, and spreadsheets. Your well-rounded expertise makes you an invaluable asset in the world of clinical trials.

You will possess:

• completion of degree qualification in Health Science/Nursing/Bio-Medicine and extensive relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training. Registered Nurses must have current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and meet the NMBA professional standards;
• demonstrated experience, expertise and broad knowledge in ethics/regulatory affairs frameworks;
• detailed knowledge of clinical research practices, including an understanding of the contractual and ethical obligations of clinical trials, and ICH Good Clinical Practice and applicable regulations;
• high level computing skills (including databases, clinical trial electronic data entry, word processing and spreadsheets); and
• sound understanding of privacy principals governing health information.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description:5680 Senior Clinical Trials Coordinator L7 .pdf

To be eligible to apply you must have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact

Applications for this position close midnight, Monday 29 April

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

James Donkin
Clinical Trial Operations Manager Sippy Downs
07 5459 4880

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• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
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